NEW! Letter to the Community: Why Workforce Diversity Matters to Health Care and Graduate Medical Education (GME)
In a Letter to the Community dated Tuesday, June 13, 2023, ACGME President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP stated that the ACGME remains firm in its social contract-based commitment to educating and developing physicians who will care for every member of society, including those in minoritized or marginalized groups, in a manner that engages them in their care and results in the best possible clinical outcomes.
Read the Letter to the Community
NEW! ACGME Board of Directors Actions Taken at the June Meeting: Requirement Revisions Approved
At its June meeting, the Board of Directors approved the following:
- Major revision to the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Brain Injury Medicine, effective July 1, 2024. The Requirements, labeled "Future Effective Date - 7/1/2024," are available under the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications tab of the Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Psychiatry sections of the ACGME website.
- Major revision to the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Dermatopathology, effective July 1, 2023. The Requirements, labeled "Future Effective Date - 7/1/2023," are available under the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications tab of the Dermatology and Pathology sections of the ACGME website.
- Interim revision to the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Emergency Medicine, effective July 1, 2023. The Requirements, labeled "Future Effective Date - 7/1/2023," are available under the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications tab of the Emergency Medicine section of the ACGME website.
- Interim revision to the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Family Medicine, effective July 1, 2024. The Requirements, labeled "Future Effective Date - 7/1/2024," are available under the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications tab of the Family Medicine section of the ACGME website.
- Interim revision to the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Neurotology, and Pediatric Otolaryngology, effective July 1, 2023. The Requirements, labeled "Future Effective Date - 7/1/2023," are available under the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications tab of the Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery section of the ACGME website.
- Interim revision to the Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Urology, effective July 1, 2023. The Requirements, labeled "Future Effective Date - 7/1/2023," are available under the Program Requirements and FAQs and Applications tab of the Urology section of the ACGME website.
DEADLINE FRIDAY! Report Year-End Milestones
The Milestones reporting window closes THIS FRIDAY, June 23, 2023. Submit Milestones assessments through the Accreditation Data System (ADS).
Email technical questions to ADS@acgme.org.
Email content questions to milestones@acgme.org.
Access Milestones Resources, including FAQs.
NEW! ADS and Case Log System Downtime for Academic Year Rollover
ADS, the Case Log System, and the Resident/Fellow Portal will be unavailable from 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, June 23 to approximately 4:00 p.m. Central on Saturday, June 24. After this period, the ACGME's Data Systems will reflect Academic Year 2023-2024, and all residents and fellows will have an Unconfirmed Status.
Email questions to ADS@acgme.org.
NEW! Annual Update Schedule
The 2023-2024 Academic Year ADS Annual Update will be collected between July and September 2023, and programs will receive an initial notification email at the beginning of the reporting timeframe noting all Annual Update requirements and respective deadlines.
Each program’s Annual Update timeframe will appear in ADS under the Program > Important Dates column on the right-hand side by July 1.
Due to the limited number of changes to this year's Annual Update, a webinar will not be offered to program leadership this year. Instead, a 2023-2024 Summary of Changes article is available in the Annual Update section of the ADS Help Center. COVID-19 data will not be collected and this section will be removed from ADS.
NEW! Give Feedback on Milestones 2.0
New drafts of the Milestones listed below are open for feedback from the community. The Milestones reporting data, along with other survey results and comments, informed the changes. The Work Groups also created Supplemental Guides to enhance understanding of the Milestones.
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Email questions to milestones@acgme.org.
2023 National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions Meeting Registration
Registration is open for the National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions meeting. Designed specifically for designated institutional officials and institutional leaders, the meeting will convene in Chicago and online September 19-20, 2023.
The meeting will provide unique opportunities for shared learning and peer support; foster community building among Sponsoring Institutions; and present a venue in which Sponsoring Institutions can collaborate, share successful practices to strengthen clinical learning environments, and solve challenges.
For more information and to register, visit the meeting web page.
NEW! Colon and Rectal Surgery Update
The Review Committee redeveloped the Report Form for Institutional Data for submitting requests for complement increases and participating site changes. The updated form is available under Documents and Resources in the Colon and Rectal Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact Review Committee staff members with questions. Their contact information appears on the Overview page of the Colon and Rectal section of the website.
NEW! Resources for Sponsoring Institutions
The ACGME has created resources to help DIOs and institutional coordinators prepare for changes they will see in ADS this coming academic year. Beginning July 1, 2023, DIOs and institutional coordinators will see updated taxonomy fields for Sponsoring Institutions and participating sites that they will be required to complete during next year's Annual Update.
Some new indicators have been added to the institutional list of participating sites, including the “not in use” and the blue “star” icons.
- The “not in use” indicator identifies a Sponsoring Institution’s participating sites that are not currently listed in their sponsored programs’ list of participating sites. These sites should be removed from the Sponsoring Institution’s list of participating sites if they will not be used by program(s).
- The “star” indicator identifies the participating sites to which the Sponsoring Institution sends the largest number of programs. As of July 1, 2023, DIOs and institutional coordinators are responsible for updating the participating site type, ownership/control type, and Chief Executive Officer information of their Sponsoring Institution’s “most used” participating sites. Note: it is possible for a Sponsoring Institution to have multiple starred sites.
Additional resources to prepare for these changes include:
- Data Dictionary of Sponsoring Institution and Participating Site Types
- Data Dictionary of Sponsoring Institution and Participating Site Ownership/Control Types
- ADS walkthrough PDF for updated taxonomy of Sponsoring Institutions and participating sites
- FAQs for Taxonomy of Sponsoring Institutions and Participating Sites
- Participating Site Data Collection Tool for Sponsoring Institutions
ACGME staff members will review these changes at two upcoming open Zoom meetings:
- THIS THURSDAY, June 22 at 3:30 p.m. Central
- Tuesday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m. Central
Zoom ID: 953 6303 9101 (ID is linked; same for both time slots)
Office hours will be scheduled throughout this year's Annual Update period. Stay tuned to the weekly e-Communication for details.
Email SponsoringInstitutions@acgme.org with questions.
NEW! Program Requirements for Urology
As noted above, the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Urology effective July 1, 2023 are now available under Program Requirements, FAQs, and Applications in the Urology section of the ACGME website. Some programs will need time to secure additional support to comply with the new requirement for minimum program coordinator full-time equivalent support, so the Review Committee determined that this requirement will not be subject to citation until July 1, 2024.
Email questions to Executive Director Kathleen Quinn-Leering.
Complex Family Planning Case Log Update
Two updates to the ACGME Case Log System for complex family planning: fellows can now “batch enter” CPT code 59821; fellows can discontinue use of the “Inpatient” checkbox as it will be removed this summer.
The "Case Log Instructions: Complex Family Planning" document has been updated under Documents and Resources in the Obstetrics and Gynecology section of the ACGME website. Program directors and coordinators are advised to review the document, particularly the revised description of a complex induced abortion by dilation and curettage, which was expanded to include inpatients.
Email questions to Executive Director Kathleen Quinn-Leering.
Update on Proposed Revisions to Program Requirements for Pediatrics
A major revision of the Program Requirements for Pediatrics is currently underway. In accordance with ACGME policy, the proposed revisions were posted for Review and Comment in February, and the comment period closed April 5, 2023.
In response to a significant number of comments received, including several concerns about the proposed revisions, the Review Committee for Pediatrics has decided to conduct a more comprehensive and detailed review of the proposed revisions and comments and issue a second public comment period expected for late summer. Due to this extension, the proposed requirements are now anticipated to go into effect July 1, 2025.
Specific timing and details will be shared through the e-Communication.
Email questions to pediatrics@acgme.org.
ACGME Seeks Osteopathic Recognition Committee Member
The Osteopathic Recognition Committee is seeking one new physician member. Candidates must be a Director of Osteopathic Education in a program with Osteopathic Recognition.
Nominations are due August 1, 2023. The Recognition Committee will forward its selections to the ACGME Board of Directors for approval. The new member’s term will begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2030.
For additional information, including the nomination criteria and process, email Brandon Beard.
ACGME Seeks Public Member
The following Review Committee seeks its next public member for a six-year term beginning July 1, 2024. Public members share the perspective of the public, foster public accountability, enrich the work of the Review Committee through outside expertise, and create transparency. While nominees cannot be physicians, other health care professionals are permitted if they are not employed by an organization with ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs.
SURGERY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Kelsey Sill
Deadline: July 31, 2023
ACGME Seeks Transitional Year Review Committee Members
The Transitional Year Review Committee is looking for two new physician members. Candidates must be certified in anesthesiology or surgery through an American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association member board.Nominations are due by July 1, 2023. The Review Committee will forward its selections to the ACGME Board of Directors for approval. Terms begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2030.For details or to receive the nomination form, email Senior Accreditation Administrator Aimee Morales.
NEW! ACGME Seeks Resident/Fellow Members
The following Review and Recognition Committees seek nominations for their next resident member positions. Nominees must be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program at the time of the appointment and may not serve more than one year beyond completion of that residency or fellowship. The Review/Recognition Committee will forward its selection to the ACGME Board of Directors for approval. Terms begin July 1, 2024 and end June 30, 2026.
NEW! ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Allergy and Immunology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Deneen McCall
Deadline: September 30, 2023
NEW! PSYCHIATRY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Psychiatry section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Deneen McCall
Deadline: September 30, 2023
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Details: The resident member must have a minimum of one year of residency education remaining after July 1, 2025. Additional information and the nomination form are available upon request.
Contact: Aimee Morales
Deadline: July 1, 2023
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Details: The resident member must have a minimum of one year of residency education remaining after July 1, 2025. Additional information and the nomination form are available upon request.
Contact: Aimee Morales
Deadline: July 1, 2023
TRANSITIONAL YEAR
Details: The resident member must have a minimum of one year of residency education remaining after July 1, 2025. Additional information and the nomination form are available upon request.
Contact: Aimee Morales
Deadline: July 1, 2023
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Ophthalmology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Shellie Bardgett
Deadline: July 28, 2023
PLASTIC SURGERY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Plastic Surgery section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Kelsey Sill
Deadline: July 31, 2023
OSTEOPATHIC NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Details: The resident member must be in an osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine program on July 1, 2024, and have a minimum of one year remaining in the program. Additional information, including the nomination criteria and process, is available upon request.
Contact: Brandon Beard
Deadline: August 1, 2023
OSTEOPATHIC RECOGNITION
Details: The resident member must have a minimum of one year of residency or fellowship education remaining on July 1, 2024. The resident must also be in a designated osteopathic position in a program with Osteopathic Recognition. Additional information, including the nomination criteria and process, is available upon request.
Contact: Brandon Beard
Deadline: August 1, 2023
FAMILY MEDICINE
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Family Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Sandra Benitez
Deadline: September 1, 2023
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Details: Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Obstetrics and Gynecology section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Shellie Bardgett
Deadline: September 1, 2023
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Details: The resident member must have a minimum of one year of residency education remaining after July 1, 2024. Additional information is available under Documents and Resources in the Nuclear Medicine section of the ACGME website.
Contact: Bianca Andino
Deadline: October 13, 2023
NEW! Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) Call for Papers: Climate and GME Supplement
In 2021, the World Health Organization declared climate change to be “the single biggest health threat facing humanity.” Many social and environmental determinants of health, including clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food, and secure shelter, have been seriously affected in many parts of the world. Those with climate-sensitive health risks, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged parts of the world, have already felt the direct effects of heat waves, floods, low air quality, and food disruptions, as well as effects on their mental health.
The editors of JGME know future physicians need to be prepared to care for patients who will face these issues. When searching published literature, however, they have found few examples of educational tools related to climate change and GME. To address this gap and enhance access to climate-related resources for GME, the editors have issued a Call for Papers on Climate and GME for a supplement to be published in late 2024. Submissions are due January 15, 2024.
When submitting a manuscript, Editor in Chief Gail Sullivan, MD, MPH and the supplement’s editors have the following advice:
- Think broadly about the intersection of GME and issues around climate change. The examples listed in the Call for Papers are not the only possibilities, but are there to help frame the possible scope of ideas.
- Read JGME’s Instructions for Authors carefully. They provide guidance on the range of article types and specific instructions on structure and format.
- Ask questions early! Email jgme@acgme.org if uncertain about the applicability of a submission or to discuss how the submission might fit a specific article type.
Additional Resources:
- A Call for Articles on Climate and Graduate Medical Education—JGME Supplement Issue
- Hot Topics in MedEd Podcast: Climate and Graduate Medical Education
- Journal Notes: JGME Call for Papers on Climate and Graduate Medical Education - ACGME Blog
Review and Comment
The following Program Requirements and accompanying Impact Statements are posted for review and comment here:
COMMENT DEADLINE: JUNE 28, 2023
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Career Opportunities
The ACGME is always interested in finding talented, dedicated individuals to join the organization and support its mission to improve health care and population health by assessing and enhancing the quality of resident and fellow physicians' education through advancements in accreditation and education.